(Paragraph 179 of the Fourth Periodic Report) As of year 2000, a monthly subsidy of 30,000 to 50,000 won is given to around 715,000 persons, in order to provide cash assistance to the elderly who suffer from financial difficulties.
En 2000, unas 715.000 personas recibían un subsidio mensual de 30.000 a 50.000 won, en calidad de ayuda en efectivo a los ancianos que padecían dificultades financieras.